Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Home computers hacking risk

Who to blame, Hackers or Home Users?
HOME computer users are leaving themselves open to cyber attack by failing to take basic security precautions, researchers warn.
HOME computer users are leaving themselves open to cyber attack by failing to take basic security precautions, researchers warn. A survey found one in 10 never updated their anti-virus software and 25 per cent of computers were infected by malicious programs.

Also one in three home users admitted clicking links on spam emails which could open them up to hackers.

The study, by the University of Queensland's Computer Emergency Response Team, sparked concerns over unsafe computer use.

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